I find JA and HL very comparable in fabrics. HL's $6.99 fabric is no better than JA's Keepsake. I recently had to throw away a yard of HL fabric and I never have JA's. Both have some better fabrics. HL even has some Northcutt. Probably older stock, but that's okay. I prefer LQS, but unless it's on clearance, I don't buy a lot there. I do buy Northcutt solids at my LQS - they are the best, IMO.